Nominate a Great Place
Nominations are closed as of March 31st, 2010. Winners will be announced at our 2010 Smart Growth Summit.
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All entries will be scored on the following criteria:
Initiative Components
Public Transit
Walkability, Bicycling, or Other
Travel Environment
Defined Inclusive Scope
Integrated into mainstream
Livable Communities Principles
Affordability
Accessibility
Connectivity
Program Specifics
Program in place with person monitoring
Identified goals and objectives
Process for evaluation - measuring outcomes and assessing results
Benefit to Community
Innovative approach
Demonstrated high level of sustainability, with long-lasting impacts
Shows promise of transferable model
Demonstrated coordination - groups, agencies or organizations for implementation
Community engagement/involvement
Priority for Community
Initiative is a priority
Implementing Best Practices
Updating policy, design, and/or planning policy manuals
Training component for key personnel and/or community leaders
In addition, entries will be judged based on criteria specific to our three categories of nomination as outlined below.
1. Diverse Mobility Options
This category will recognize innovative initiatives that provide and enhance mobility options for all community residents. One of the attributes of such a community is that individuals, regardless of functional abilities, can use a variety of transportation modes to get where they want and need to go: shopping, to the doctor’s office, or to visit family and friends.
Nominations for this category should address one or more of these components:
A. Public transportation, including transit, para-transit, rural transportation, rideshare, vans dedicated to older adults, or other options for alternative mode of transportation
B. Walkability, bicycle components, or outlets for alternative modes of transportation and healthy living
C. Travel environment, including pedestrian safety and driver safety
2. Opportunities for Housing
This category recognizes innovative initiatives that provide affordable housing opportunities and other options for housing, and enhance homeowners’ abilities to age in place. These housing attributes of a livable community are designed to enhance the ability of residents with diverse needs to remain independent and actively engaged in community life.
Nominations for this category should address one or more of these components:
A. Housing options (Accessory dwelling units; congregate housing; assisted living; CCRCs; shared housing; etc)
B. Affordable housing
C. Home design (new, upgrades and renovation)
3. Access to Support Services
This category will recognize innovative initiatives that have been implemented and provide supportive services to ensure that residents of all ages and abilities can live in the community. These supportive services are attributes of a livable community designed to enhance the ability of residents with diverse needs to remain independent and actively engaged in community life.
Nominations for this category should address one or more of these components:
A. Home and Community Based Supports (in home services, Meals on Wheels; friendly visitors, technology - i.e. broadband)
B. Lifelong Learning (community/senior center/educational institutions for lifelong learning and shared use)
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